[Nfb-krafters-korner] Loom knit class

[Nella Foster]

Thanks for the explanation.  I think my yarn has a 4, but will have to
double check.

Nella

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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Loom knit class

>
> There are several weights of yarn from cob web weight to super bulky.
> Worsted weight is what I use most of the time. Some of the brands I've 
> used are Red Heart, Caron & Patton's. When doing your shopping, ask a 
> employee to show you the worsted weight yarn. Worsted weight will have 
> a 4 on the label & a bulky yarn will have a 5 on the back of the 
> label. If you shop at Walmart, most of their yarn is worsted weight or
bulky.


For row counters, I use an abacus. Use whatever works for you. Some people
use coins or beans. If you have a tactile tape measure or ruler, that will
work, too.
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